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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 YYNMOT history

LR53 YYN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LR53 YYN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,729 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YYN was last recorded at 102,729 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,705 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,729 miles
  • 2025 – 100,975 miles
  • 2024 – 98,378 miles
  • 2023 – 95,701 miles
  • 2022 – 94,706 miles
  • 2021 – 93,193 miles
  • 2019 – 92,387 miles
  • 2018 – 89,624 miles
  • 2017 – 85,708 miles
  • 2016 – 81,157 miles
  • 2015 – 75,919 miles
  • 2014 – 72,318 miles
  • 2013 – 69,285 miles
  • 2012 – 58,227 miles
  • 2010 – 36,588 miles
  • 2009 – 30,653 miles
  • 2008 – 25,448 miles
  • 2007 – 19,770 miles
  • 2006 – 15,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,729 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP MOUNT BEARNING COURSE WHEN TURNING (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,729 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,729 miles
    Test number
    860202214500
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP MOUNT BEARNING COURSE WHEN TURNING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail102,705 miles (+1,730)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    979700165190
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML DURING EMISSION TEST (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP MOUNT BEARNING COURSE WHEN TURNING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,975 miles (+2,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,975 miles
    Test number
    277852555677
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,378 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,378 miles
    Test number
    978978602536
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail98,356 miles (+2,655)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,356 miles
    Test number
    951981050828
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,701 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    457191993688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass94,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,706 miles
    Test number
    684497855390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

  8. Fail94,706 miles (+1,513)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,706 miles
    Test number
    411433431046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

  9. Pass93,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    235424152473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  10. Fail93,193 miles (+806)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    287903155523
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  11. Pass92,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,387 miles
    Test number
    938371918108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,387 miles (+2,763)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,387 miles
    Test number
    661065481467
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass89,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,624 miles
    Test number
    358106623264
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail89,624 miles (+3,916)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,624 miles
    Test number
    832403143318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass85,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    337792544686
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts are noisy
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing low from the inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded

  16. Fail85,708 miles (+4,551)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    546342243137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts are noisy
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing low from the inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded

  17. Pass81,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    979985443468
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Fail81,157 miles (+5,238)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    462513683866
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  19. Pass75,919 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    355275785122
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear side light lens cracked

  20. Fail75,919 miles (+3,601)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    946905285125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear side light lens cracked

  21. Pass72,318 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    657427474066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,317 miles (+3,032)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    775116074035
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,285 miles (+11,058)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,285 miles
    Test number
    768680683042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    718508812088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,227 miles (+21,639)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    656477412044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass36,588 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,588 miles
    Test number
    570299370244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,653 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,653 miles
    Test number
    193609879266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,448 miles (+5,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    531054178259
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass19,770 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    631407077267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,316 miles
    Test number
    994626076283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YYN

Does LR53 YYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YYN is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YYN?
The MOT on LR53 YYN is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 YYN done?
LR53 YYN was recorded at 102,729 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has LR53 YYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YYN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 YYN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 YYN find?
LR53 YYN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount bearning course when turning; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14, and 2 more.

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